I thought that Elizabeth and Mary were suppose to look very different, at least that how the book portrays the sisters. Mary was suppose to have the typical English look of the time, very pale with blond hair.
As for Scarlett and Natalie looking so dissimilar I don't think it takes away too much. I have very dark brown hair while my middle sister has very blond hair. Our faces are completely different as well. I think there are a lot of people out there who don't like so similar to their siblings.
I'm about 1/2 way though the book and I really like it so far.
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